Dutch School 18th/19th Century The Poacher Oil on Oak Panel Framed

A charming and atmospheric 18th/19th-century Dutch School genre painting, depicting a poacher or game seller with a woman, surrounded by hunted game and birds.

The scene is painted in warm, earthy tones, with strong contrasts of light and shadow and finely observed figures and details. The painting is unsigned and executed in oil on oak panel.

Presented in an impressive antique carved and gilded wooden frame, which complements the period character of the artwork beautifully.

A particularly decorative example of Dutch genre painting, suitable for collectors of antique European paintings or as an elegant statement piece for a traditional, country-house or period interior.

Measurements

Overall including frame:

30 × 29 cm — 11.81 × 11.42 inches

Painting / panel:

24 × 22 cm — 9.45 × 8.66 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in antique condition, consistent with its age. There is visible age-related craquelure, surface wear, areas of paint loss and restoration/retouching, particularly noticeable in close-up photographs. The oak panel has age-related imperfections and signs of historic treatment.

The antique frame also shows age-related wear, losses and imperfections to the gilded surface, adding to its authentic antique character.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.